After Lana's breakdown in the hallway, she took a moment to compose herself before heading back to Draco's side. Together, with their emotions still tightly bottled, they managed to get breakfast for the others, stopping at a nearby café before returning to the hospital. Lana's eyes were painfully swollen, but thankfully no one noticed the change—she had been crying that morning before they even arrived at the hospital, so her appearance didn't raise any suspicion.
The waiting room was filled with low murmurs and tired eyes. When Draco handed over the food, everyone thanked him quietly, eating just enough to soothe the hunger clawing at their stomachs. But no one truly tasted the food. Their minds were trapped in the same place—Axel's hospital room.
